Saraste dress from Breaking the Pattern
I already made the Sade blouse from the new book, Breaking the pattern, by Saara and Laura Huhta of Named clothing. My next make from this book was the Saraste dress. I love the frilly detail at the collar and I found just a perfect Atelier Brunette viscose fabric from…
Adjusting a sewing pattern aka my green jersey top
I made a vintage-inspired top by adjusting a sewing pattern that had some similar features. This is how I drafted a mandarin collar to replace a turtleneck collar.
Fabric for Fashion – a book review
I review the two books, Fabric for Fashion - The Complete Guide and Fabric for Fashion - The Swatch Book. These are books that every sewist's who wants to further her fabric knowledge, will love!
A wool coat for winter, part 5: Collar, sleeves and the lining
My V8346 wool coat progresses. Now it was time to make the collar, draft two-piece sleeves and to construct the lining for the coat.
My #makenine2019
January is the time to make plans and the sewing plans are no exception. I am generally very careful what comes to sewing challenges. I tend to take things a little too seriously and forget to just have fun. However, nowadays I sew so much that a year-long sewing challenge,…
The best of sewing, part2: Other useful things
Here is a list of 10 sewing related items that I found very useful during the year 2018.
The best of sewing 2018, part 1: patterns
I collected a list of 10 best patterns of the year 2018. Some of them are older but I just found them in the year 2018. Be inspired!
Polkadot bra with Makebra DL04 and matching lace trimmed panties
I made MakeBra DL04 bra and matching panties out of pretty polka-dot lycra fabric and added pretty lace trims. Some free sewing tips are included!
Designing a jersey dress for my daughter
I designed a simple dress for my daughter and sewed it up using pretty heart-printed organic jersey from Paapii.
